Hydrogeology is the part of hydrology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust (commonly in aquifers)..
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Groundwater Groundwater is water located beneath the ground surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of geologic formations. A formation of rock/soil is ... >
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Artesian aquifer An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer whose water is pressurized. Water will thus flow out of an artesian well without ... >
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Infiltration (hydrology) Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. Infiltration is governed by two forces, gravity, and capillary ... >
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Soil science Soil science deals with soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, ... >
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Engineering geology Engineering Geology is the application of the science of geology to the understanding of geologic phenomena and the engineering solution of geologic ... >
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Earth science Many scientists are now starting to use an approach known as Earth system science which treats the entire Earth as a system in its own right, which ... >
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Quicksand Quicksand is loose, water-logged soil that yields easily to weight or pressure. It can be formed when sand, silt, clay, or other grainy soil is ... >
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Evaporation from plants Evapotranspiration (ET) is the sum of evaporation and plant transpiration. Evaporation accounts for the movement of water to the air from sources ... >
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Soil contamination Soil contamination is the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration to the natural soil environment. This type of contamination typically ... >
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Environmental engineering Environmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the environment (air, water, and/or land resources), to ... >
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